Description
This Grand Cru is harvested in the valley of Ilam. It comes from a small nature reserved called Mai Pokhari, which is considered sacred in the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. The tea garden took its name from the reserve. This black tea is from a second flush. It is produced by Mr Man Kumar Mukhiya.
A velvety Nepalese summer tea, which reveals a fine acidity. It features intense, fruity, cocoa, honeyed and licorice notes.
Features
- Origin:
- Ilam, Nepal
- Colour:
- Black tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: attractive, rolled leaves
Colours: brown
Scents: toasted, fruity, cocoa
Infusion
Scents: fruity, honeyed, cocoa
Liqueur
Colours: golden
Texture: smooth
Flavours: a fine acidity
Aromas: highly fruity (cooked fruit), cocoa, honeyed, licorice, woody, leather, floral hint, toasted.
Suggestion of preparation
With the tasting set: 4' minutes in water heated to 85°C.
Grands Crus: savour the exceptional
Rare and ephemeral, teas identified as Grands Crus by Palais des Thés are the result of alchemy between a tea plant variety, its terroir and the talent of an artisan grower. Meticulously plucked, processed and sourced in the most respected tea gardens, our Grands Crus unveil unique flavours that reflect the refinement of their origins.